Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X The Yard Charlestown: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how The Yard Charlestown leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to fairgoers across 2 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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The Yard Charlestown product sampling
1
Years Partnered
2
Locations Activated
5K+
Samples Distributed
1+
Offers Accepted
$3,500
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at The Yard Charlestown

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 1+ campaigns across 2 The Yard Charlestown locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

The Yard Charlestown earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches fairgoers engage.

Complete Brand Control

The Yard Charlestown approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your fairs without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your fairgoers with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with fairs like The Yard Charlestown.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Create a Listing for Your Fair

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific fairgoers. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your fair and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your fairgoers after completion of event.

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

The Yard Charlestown made it incredibly easy to coordinate our product sampling activation. The foot traffic was fantastic, and we saw genuine engagement from attendees who were excited to try new products. It's become a reliable revenue stream for us while keeping our venue fresh and exciting for regulars.

WA

Waterfront Commons Boston

Venue Partner

Working with The Yard Charlestown on brand activations has strengthened our community ties significantly. Customers appreciated the curated sampling experiences, and we noticed increased return visits from people who discovered new products they loved. The whole process felt collaborative and professional from start to finish.

TH

The Artisan Collective Market Hall

Venue Partner

We've hosted multiple brand activations at our venue through The Yard Charlestown, and each one has exceeded our expectations. The activation events brought in a different demographic than our usual crowd, which sparked really interesting cross-pollination and word-of-mouth buzz. Plus, the brands we worked with were genuinely aligned with our values, making everything feel authentic.

SO

Southie Social Garden

Venue Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.